Placenta Previa Nursing
Care Plan & Management
Description
1. The placenta implants in the lower uterine segment,
near the cervical os. The degree to which it covers the
os leads to three different classifications.
▪ Total placenta previa occurs when the placenta
completely covers the internal os.
▪ Partial placenta previa occurs when the placenta
partially covers the internal os.
▪ Low-lying or low-implantation placenta
previa occurs when the placental border reaches
the border of the internal os.
2. The incidence of placenta previa is three to six per
1,000 deliveries.
Aetiology
Predisposing factors include:
1. Multiparity (80% of affected clients are multiparous)
Care Plan & Management
Description
1. The placenta implants in the lower uterine segment,
near the cervical os. The degree to which it covers the
os leads to three different classifications.
▪ Total placenta previa occurs when the placenta
completely covers the internal os.
▪ Partial placenta previa occurs when the placenta
partially covers the internal os.
▪ Low-lying or low-implantation placenta
previa occurs when the placental border reaches
the border of the internal os.
2. The incidence of placenta previa is three to six per
1,000 deliveries.
Aetiology
Predisposing factors include:
1. Multiparity (80% of affected clients are multiparous)
